A New York dog bite is not something you should take lightly. It can lead to a long recover and may require surgery. Occasionally, there are life-threatening complications and many victims are left with physical and emotional scars.

The following are some things you can do after the New York dog attack to improve your chances of winning your case:

1. Get checked out by your doctor. Despite the fact that going to the doctor will help you document your dog bite injuries, it will also help you avoid serious complications, such as infection.

2. Contact the police. The police will help you create a record of the canine attack. Don’t rely on the word of the pet's owner that he or she will compensate you. People don't always follow through with a promise or they may change their mind.

3. Get the information of the dog's owner. You need to get as much information as you can, including where he or she lives.

4. If there are witnesses, get their information. Eyewitness accounts can help your dog bite case.

5. Snap some pictures. Photograph your injuries right after the dog has bitten you.

6. Contact animal control. The dog will be taken into possession by animal control to determine if it has a disease, such as rabies.

As a dog bite victim, you can pursue a legal action against the pet's owner. If you are successful, you could be entitled to compensation for your dog bite injuries. Contact a Long Island dog bite lawyer at our office at 800.734.9445 for more information.